Practical solutions to promote safety and reduce the risk of incidents in ammonia processing facilities
While ammonia itself is not a gas known for causing explosions, it is important to consider the specific conditions, concentrations, and surrounding factors in any given situation. The potential for hazardous events, such as leaks or releases, underscores the importance of proper handling, storage, and safety measures in industries where ammonia is used, such as refrigeration, agriculture, and chemical manufacturing.
In industrial settings, safety measures include proper ventilation, leak detection systems, personal protective equipment, and adherence to regulations and guidelines to minimise the risks associated with ammonia handling. Regular risk assessments and safety training are essential components of managing ammonia safely in various applications.
Gexcon develops and markets a wide variety of software for modelling the accidental release of ammonia to help understand the risks and assist in data-driven decision making.
Our software portfolio is well-validated and well-suited for performing various scenarios of ammonia safety and risk studies.
Our ammonia safety solutions
Gexcon’s consultants have been involved in many ammonia safety-related studies, including:
• Safety reviews (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, ALARP)
• Hazardous Area Classification
• Ammonia gas/liquid dispersion, fire and explosion analysis
• Toxic gas detector layout optimisation
• Ventilation studies
Incident Investigation
• Coordinating the investigation to conducting root cause analysis
• Reconstruction of incidents with Gexcon’s consequence modelling software
• Providing safety recommendations
• Implementing strategies to prevent further incidents from occurring
• Acting as expert witnesses in ongoing litigations and legal representation
Laboratory-scale explosion properties testing for ammonia refrigeration
We can perform testing premixed refrigerant-air mixtures to determine:
• Lower Explosive Limit (LEL)/Lower Flammability Limit (LFL)
• Upper Explosive Limit (UEL)/Upper Flammability Limit (UFL)
• Laminar burning velocity
• Minimum Ignition Energy
• Auto-ignition temperature
These tests are based on well-established international standards,
such as EN 1837: 2017, ASTM E582: 2021 and EN 14522: 2005
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How to simulate ammonia releases
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Ammonia risk assessments – How advanced consequence modelling can improve safety management
Advanced consequence modelling can improve ventilation/dilution levels and detection times from common leaks during ammonia risk assessments.
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Ammonia risk assessments – How advanced consequence modelling can improve safety management
Advanced consequence modelling can improve ventilation/dilution levels and detection times from common leaks during ammonia risk assessments.
